Five Reasons to Love Your Condo
Condo living is not for everyone, but for those of us who embrace it and love the lifestyle condo living affords – it’s the bomb! Here is my personal list of the Top Five Reasons for choosing condo life:
1. Affordability – Whether you are looking for a starter home or downsizing or somewhere in between, condominiums offer an affordable option for many homebuyers. Less square footage and zero acreage translates into lower prices and lower monthly mortgage payments, even after factoring in association fees.
1. Affordability – Whether you are looking for a starter home or downsizing or somewhere in between, condominiums offer an affordable option for many homebuyers. Less square footage and zero acreage translates into lower prices and lower monthly mortgage payments, even after factoring in association fees.
2. Security – Many downtown condos come equipped with secured entrances, doormen and security systems. You are never really alone when you are part of a larger building. Help is just next door if you need it and the secure feeling is priceless.
3. Amenities and Access – Haven’t you often thought that if the gym were right downstairs, you would visit it every day? Many downtown Calgary condos come with state-of-the-art, on-site fitness centres and a wide range of amenities such as rooftop lounges, secure parking, playgrounds, swimming pools and bike storage areas. Many even boast of huge “backyard” areas opening to acres of green space and walking trails. For many condo owners, the most precious amenity is access – to Calgary’s vibrant downtown neighbourhoods. When you own a downtown condo, you’re always just a stroll away from restaurants, cafes, festivals and all the city has to offer.
4. Low Maintenance – Imagine planning every weekend without having to schedule time for mowing lawns, power washing and pulling weeds. Major snow storm coming your way? No worries because someone else will take care of plowing and shoveling. You will be free to ski, snowboard, go hiking, boating and all the other leisure time activities that are hard to fit in when you are responsible for the upkeep of a single-family home. For many people, condo living is a gateway to the lifestyle of their dreams.
5. Lock and Leave – Have you ever dreamed about a spontaneous vacation to an exotic locale? As a condo owner, it is much easier to turn that dream into reality. There will be no need to worry about making arrangements to water the flowers, shovel snow or take care of business in the event of an emergency. The condo association takes care of all of those things. Just lock the door, head to the airport and you will be on your way. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
These are just my “Top” reasons for loving condo life. If you think that the condo lifestyle might be the right choice for you, talk to a Realtor with extensive condo experience and expertise – one who is familiar with all the nuances of your local market and can find the right condo in the right neighbourhood that will not only suit your lifestyle, but enhance it.
Are you buying or selling a home in Calgary? Do you want an agent who has the enthusiasm and energy to get things done, with your best interests in mind at all times? Contact me at 403-617-8758, kelmacdonald@gmail.com or www.kellymacdonald.ca and let's make good things happen!
Are you buying or selling a home in Calgary? Do you want an agent who has the enthusiasm and energy to get things done, with your best interests in mind at all times? Contact me at 403-617-8758, kelmacdonald@gmail.com or www.kellymacdonald.ca and let's make good things happen!
About Kelly Macdonald
Kelly Macdonald is a Realtor® with The Real Estate Company in Calgary, where she has been living (and loving it!) since she was 10. Kelly offers her clients a unique mix of youthful vigor, creativity and technical and design savvy on one hand, and professionalism and transactional expertise from her business degree and strong administrative background on the other. Kelly is also a devoted wife and mother of two, with whom she finds time from her busy schedule to play scrabble and walk by the beautiful lake of their home in Southeast Calgary.
THIS ENTRY WAS POSTED ON September 17th, 2017 BY Kelly L. Macdonald | POSTED IN General
